[🇮🇳] India's Hypersonic propulsion- Tracking the development

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[🇮🇳] India's Hypersonic propulsion- Tracking the development
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How DRDO’s recent scramjet test puts India firmly in the hypersonic weapons race​

DRDL recently demonstrated a successful ground test of the Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor for 120 seconds for the first time in India, achieving a major milestone.​

Written by Sushant Kulkarni
Pune | Updated: January 24, 2025 05:26 IST


DRDL recently demonstrated a cutting-edge Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor ground test for 120 seconds for the first time in India. Seen here, a scramjet engine


Scramjets efficiently operate at hypersonic speeds and allow supersonic combustion. (Photo - PIB)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently demonstrated the scramjet combustor ground test for 120 seconds for the first time in India. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has called it a crucial milestone in developing next-generation hypersonic missiles.

Hypersonic missiles are a class of advanced weaponry that travel at speeds greater than ‘Mach 5’ – five times the speed of sound.

We look at the journey of developing hypersonic technologies in India, and its strategic significance amidst a global race among military powers to develop these weapons.

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The scramjet engine and its hypersonic abilities​

Ramjets are air-breathing jet engines that use the vehicle’s forward motion to compress inflowing air for combustion without a rotating compressor. The fuel is injected into the combustion chamber where it mixes with the hot compressed air and ignites. A ramjet-powered vehicle requires an assisted take-off like a rocket assist to accelerate it to a speed where it begins to produce thrust.


Ramjets work most efficiently at supersonic speeds around Mach 3, three times the speed of sound. However, the ramjet efficiency reduces once the vehicle reaches hypersonic speeds – above Mach 5.

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This is where the Supersonic Combustion Ramjet or Scramjet engine comes in. It efficiently operates at hypersonic speeds and allows supersonic combustion.

The fundamental change in a scramjet is that the air does not slow down in its combustion chamber but stays supersonic throughout the engine. This makes the design, development and operation of the scramjet far more challenging.


The 120-second scramjet ground test​

The latest test, the date of which was not specified by the MoD, is a result of extensive work by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based facility of DRDO. The facility has been working towards developing a long-duration Supersonic Combustion Ramjet or Scramjet-powered Hypersonic technology.

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DRDL recently demonstrated a successful ground test of the Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor for 120 seconds for the first time in India, achieving a major milestone. The MoD said that the ground test of the scramjet combustor showcased several notable achievements, demonstrating its potential for operational use in Hypersonic vehicles like successful ignition and stable combustion.

The scramjet combustor incorporates an innovative flame stabilisation technique that holds continuous flame inside the combustor with an air speed of over 1.5 kilometres per second. The DRDO scientists explored many novel and promising ignition and flame-holding techniques over multiple ground tests, before arriving at the Scramjet Engine configuration.

Regarding the specialised fuel for the system, the MoD credited an indigenous endothermic scramjet fuel jointly developed for the first time by DRDL and its industry partners for this breakthrough. The fuel offers dual benefits of significant cooling improvement and ease of ignition.


Another key achievement amidst the development of hypersonic technologies is the development of Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) which is designed to withstand extreme temperatures encountered during hypersonic flight. A new advanced ceramic TBC with high thermal resistance, capable of operating beyond the melting point of steel, has been jointly developed by DRDL and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

Development of hypersonic technologies in India​

The DRDO, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and their partners in academia and industry have been working on hypersonic engines and other technologies required for hypersonic systems for over two decades.

An important development in ISRO’s Air Breathing Propulsion Project occurred on August 28, 2016, when a successful flight testing of its Scramjet was held. This first experimental mission of ISRO’s Scramjet Engine was successfully conducted from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.

Another experimental flight for the demonstration of Air Breathing Propulsion Technology on July 22, 2024. The propulsion systems were symmetrically mounted on either side of a Rohini Sounding rocket. ISRO’s focus is now on the Hypersonic Air Breathing Vehicle with Air Integration Systems (HAVA) project and the development of critical technologies.


ISRO also plans to use scramjet technology for its future vehicles as scramjet engines do not have to carry oxygen as oxidise. Thus rockets fitted with scramjet engines will be able to carry heavier satellites.

The DRDO started developing the hypersonic engine and its related systems in the early 2000s. On September 7, 2020, DRDO successfully demonstrated the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha.

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In December 2020, the DRDO inaugurated the advanced Hypersonic Wind Tunnel (HWT) test facility in Hyderabad. It is a pressure vacuum-driven enclosed free jet facility that can simulate Mach 5 to 12 speeds. After the US and Russia, India became the third country in 2020 to have such a large facility in size and operating capability.

In February 2024, India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion Tunnel Test Facility was successfully established and tested by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK). This achievement put India in a handful of countries with this advanced hypersonic testing capability. The development of the facility was supported by the Fund for Improvement in S&T Infrastructure (FIST) of the Department of Science & Technology (DST).


The strategic significance of hypersonic weapons​

Hypersonic weapons have the potential to beat the existing Air Defence Systems of major military powers worldwide, and can deliver rapid, high-impact strikes. Several nations including the USA, Russia, India and China are actively pursuing Hypersonic technology and have demonstrated various levels of development.

In August 2021, China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic glide vehicle that circled the globe before speeding towards its target, as reported by Financial Times in October of that year. The FT report cited five people familiar with the test who said the Chinese military launched a rocket carrying a hypersonic glide vehicle which flew through low-orbit space before cruising downward to its target. The test demonstrated an advanced space capability and caught US intelligence by surprise, the report had said.

The US is said to have conducted the first successful test of scramjet engines in 2002 followed by Russia, European Agency, Japan and then China. The reason for the race in the hypersonic domain is that they enhance the ability of the armed forces to negotiate even the most advanced missile defence systems and hit targets with minimal warning. Their manoeuvrability and very high speeds make interception extremely difficult, giving a decisive strategic advantage in offensive operations.

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Among various hypersonic technology projects that the DRDO has undertaken are Aero acoustic studies for hypersonic vehicles, Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) applications using artificial intelligence, Thermal barrier coatings, Reaction Control Systems for Hypersonic Glide Vehicles, and endothermic fuels for high-temperature applications.

 
India is undisputed Champion of hypersonic propulsion. India has about a dozen or more projects in hypersonic propulsion across full spectrum of hypersonic propulsion. Rocket propulsion, Hypersonic glide vehicle scremjet propulsion.

China had tested one HGV some time back which deviated from target just 32 k.m. They farted a lot
Now look, India came up with many many hypersonic missiles without any noice.
 

1,500 KM At Mach 8 Speed To Dodge Radars: India Set To Test Advanced Hypersonic Missile Developed Under 'Project Vishnu'​

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1,500 KM At Mach 8 Speed To Dodge Radars: India Set To Test Advanced Hypersonic Missile Developed Under 'Project Vishnu'

1,500 KM At Mach 8 Speed To Dodge Radars: India Set To Test Advanced Hypersonic Missile Developed Under 'Project Vishnu'
In a major step to bolster the nation's defensive and offensive capabilities, India is set to test an advanced hypersonic missile - the Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM).

It would be the most sophisticated hypersonic missile developed entirely in India using domestic technology by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in partnership with private Indian defence firms.


Mach 8 speed, highest so far​

The missile has been developed under Project Vishnu. The missile will enhance India's capability to hit deep inside Pakistan and China with a maximum speed of Mach 8, which is about 11,000 km/hour. Mach 8 refers to a speed eight times that of sound.

A missile above Mach 5 is classified as hypersonic. At Mach 8, the ET-LDHCM will be able to dodge any radar and air defence systems

Once tested successfully and inducted into the armed forces' armoury, it will significantly bring a shift in the power balance in Asia and the subcontinent.

With a range of about 1,500 km, the ET-LDHCM can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads of up to 2,000 kg. As part of its indigenous technology, the missile is equipped with a scramjet engine, which draws air from the atmosphere for the combustion of fuel, thereby contributing to sustaining the hypersonic quality for a longer time.


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The scramjet engine's 1,000-second ground test has already been completed by the DRDO.

Second hypersonic missile test within year​

The missile will traverse at low altitude, another key feature that will help in deceiving radars, and will have the ability of in-flight manoeuvres. Its heat-resistant metal body raises its threshold to 2,000 degrees Celsius.

This remarkable feat will come within a year of India's first successful test of a long-range hypersonic missile in November 2024, putting it in a group of nations possessing the advanced technology. The missile has a range of over 1,500 km and a top speed exceeding Mach 5.

 

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Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid escalating global tensions—marked by the Israel-Iran conflict and growing friction between India and Pakistan with Turkey’s backing—India is ramping up efforts to modernise its defence systems. Building on advancements like the BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash missiles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now preparing to test a next-generation cruise missile under Project Vishnu.


Touted to surpass the capabilities of the BrahMos, the new missile could place India among the select few nations developing hypersonic cruise missile technology.

The Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under this project, is poised to enhance India’s strategic advantage, particularly in countering Pakistan and potentially balancing China’s influence.

How Does It Compare With Brahmos​

The ET-LDHCM, developed entirely using indigenous technology, boasts hypersonic speeds, extended range, and precision strikes—making it significantly more lethal than the existing BrahMos missile.

Equipped with a cutting-edge scramjet engine based on the air-breathing concept, the missile uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion instead of a rotating compressor, enabling much higher speeds than conventional systems.


Related video: BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare (India Today)

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Capable of reaching speeds of Mach-8 (approximately 11,000 kmph), the ET-LDHCM can strike distant targets in a matter of minutes. In comparison, the BrahMos cruise missile travels at Mach-3, or about 3,675 kmph, highlighting the quantum leap in capability.

Outruns BrahMos In Speed, Range And Stealth​

ET-LDHCM is ahead of the current BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range. Initially, the range of BrahMos was 290 km, which was later increased to 400–450 km. In comparison, the range of ET-LDHCM is 1,500 km—making it more than three times as powerful as BrahMos in terms of reach.

ET-LDHCM is capable of carrying a 1,000 to 2,000 kg warhead. This advanced missile can strike targets with both conventional and nuclear warheads. It has also been developed by DRDO in a way that allows it to fly at low altitudes, helping it easily evade radar detection.

Can Strike From Land, Air Or Sea​

Operational flexibility is a key and important feature of ET-LDHCM. It can be launched from anywhere—land, air, or sea—further strengthening India’s strategic and tactical reach.

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. This capability allows it to inflict deep damage by precisely targeting and destroying enemy bases.


With a speed of 11,000 kilometres per hour and a range of 1,500 kilometres, ET-LDHCM becomes an even more formidable weapon.

Performs Even At 2,000°C​

In addition to range and speed, the ability to withstand extreme temperatures is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of any missile or fighter jet.

The ET-LDHCM is designed to perform even under intense thermal conditions. It is reportedly capable of operating normally at temperatures reaching 2000 degrees Celsius.

Until now, only Russia, the United States, and China have developed such technology. A successful test of the ET-LDHCM would place India among this elite group of nations.
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Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid escalating global tensions—marked by the Israel-Iran conflict and growing friction between India and Pakistan with Turkey’s backing—India is ramping up efforts to modernise its defence systems. Building on advancements like the BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash missiles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now preparing to test a next-generation cruise missile under Project Vishnu.


Touted to surpass the capabilities of the BrahMos, the new missile could place India among the select few nations developing hypersonic cruise missile technology.

The Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under this project, is poised to enhance India’s strategic advantage, particularly in countering Pakistan and potentially balancing China’s influence.

How Does It Compare With Brahmos​

The ET-LDHCM, developed entirely using indigenous technology, boasts hypersonic speeds, extended range, and precision strikes—making it significantly more lethal than the existing BrahMos missile.

Equipped with a cutting-edge scramjet engine based on the air-breathing concept, the missile uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion instead of a rotating compressor, enabling much higher speeds than conventional systems.


Related video: BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare (India Today)
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Capable of reaching speeds of Mach-8 (approximately 11,000 kmph), the ET-LDHCM can strike distant targets in a matter of minutes. In comparison, the BrahMos cruise missile travels at Mach-3, or about 3,675 kmph, highlighting the quantum leap in capability.

Outruns BrahMos In Speed, Range And Stealth​

ET-LDHCM is ahead of the current BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range. Initially, the range of BrahMos was 290 km, which was later increased to 400–450 km. In comparison, the range of ET-LDHCM is 1,500 km—making it more than three times as powerful as BrahMos in terms of reach.

ET-LDHCM is capable of carrying a 1,000 to 2,000 kg warhead. This advanced missile can strike targets with both conventional and nuclear warheads. It has also been developed by DRDO in a way that allows it to fly at low altitudes, helping it easily evade radar detection.

Can Strike From Land, Air Or Sea​

Operational flexibility is a key and important feature of ET-LDHCM. It can be launched from anywhere—land, air, or sea—further strengthening India’s strategic and tactical reach.

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. This capability allows it to inflict deep damage by precisely targeting and destroying enemy bases.


With a speed of 11,000 kilometres per hour and a range of 1,500 kilometres, ET-LDHCM becomes an even more formidable weapon.

Performs Even At 2,000°C​

In addition to range and speed, the ability to withstand extreme temperatures is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of any missile or fighter jet.

The ET-LDHCM is designed to perform even under intense thermal conditions. It is reportedly capable of operating normally at temperatures reaching 2000 degrees Celsius.

Until now, only Russia, the United States, and China have developed such technology. A successful test of the ET-LDHCM would place India among this elite group of nations.
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Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.

Do we have anything that matches that yet?

@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji
 
Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.

Do we have anything that matches that yet?

@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji
Ballistic vs cruise missiles, doc.

Ballistic are exo-atmospheric, matlab reentry from almost orbit.. all ballistic ones go hypersonic in terminal phase.

Supersonic ramjet cruise ka alag scene hai, operate in thick normal atmosphere, sometimes terrain hugging, physics put limits on how fast they can go.
 
Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.

Do we have anything that matches that yet?

@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji

That is not a great speed for Ballistic missile. Agni V goes over Mach 25 in space. This speed is a speed where they travel in space where there is no resistance of air. Almost all the ballistic missiles of over 500 k.m range are hypersonic in high altitude. That is why they are not considered very special. Even our outdated Pruthvi missile used to travel at a speed more than double the speed of Brahmos but nobody talk of pruthvi. Whole Agni series is more than Mach 10.

When anybody talks of faster missiles such as Brahmos or Khinzal or Zircon, its specialty is that they achieves a great speed inside atmosphere at low altitude where they are not visible because of line of site. When they are visible, you are left with no time to intercept it.

Fatah 2 like missile goes very high in space and visible from a long distance. You can plant to counter it by sending interceptor.

Mix of cruise and ballistic is called hypersonic glide vehicle. In this category, missile travels like ballistic missile, enters atmosphere like ballistic missile and in terminal stage, they start traveling like cruise missile using a great kinetic energy they gathered while going high. This is an advancement over simple ballistic missile. It uses rocket engine in boost phase and glides using kinetic energy in terminal phase. India has many missile in this category. China was farting a lot by testing one such missile. India nos have many missile in this category.

There is another category of missile like K 15 and Shaurya which uses depressed trajectory but uses rocket engine. They are heavy because you have to put a big amount of fuel to counter air drag. As they use rocket motor, they need to carry oxidizer also with them which makes them bulky

The most technologically advance missile are one that uses Ramjet and scramjet engines. These are special engines which does not carry oxidizer with them. They uses atmospheric air to burn fule and hence they are light in weight. However, they requires booster to achieve a speed where fuel can automatically start burning because rise in temperature because of compression in air. These category is most difficult to make and technology is very hard to master. India leads in this technology far ahead of China and US and competing with Russia for No.1 position. We are preparing for 1500 k.m range hypersonic scramjet powered missile test. Once we are successful, we shall be undisputed no 1 in this technology and category.
 
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Ballistic vs cruise missiles, doc.

Ballistic are exo-atmospheric, matlab reentry from almost orbit.. all ballistic ones go hypersonic in terminal phase.

Supersonic ramjet cruise ka alag scene hai, operate in thick normal atmosphere, sometimes terrain hugging, physics put limits on how fast they can go.
So the answer is yes or no?

Mach 13-15?

Hai hamare paas?

@Krishna with Flute missile expert @Lulldapull pai
 
That is not a great speed for Ballistic missile. Agni V goes over Mach 25 in space. This speed is a speed where they travel in space where there is no resistance of air. Almost all the ballistic missiles of over 500 k.m range are hypersonic in high altitude. That is why they are not considered very special. Even our outdated Pruthvi missile used to travel at a speed more than double the speed of Brahmos but nobody talk of pruthvi. Whole Agni series is more than Mach 10.

When anybody talks of faster missiles such as Brahmos or Khinzal or Zircon, its specialty is that they achieves a great speed inside atmosphere at low altitude where they are not visible because of line of site. When they are visible, you are left with no time to intercept it.

Fatah 2 like missile goes very high in space and visible from a long distance. You can plant to counter it by sending interceptor.

Mix of cruise and ballistic is called hypersonic glide vehicle. In this category, missile travels like ballistic missile, enters atmosphere like ballistic missile and in terminal stage, they starts traveling like cruise missile using a great kinetic energy they gathered while gong high. This is an advancement over simple ballistic missile. It uses rocket engine. India has many missile in this category. China was farting a lot by testing one such missile. India has many missile in this category.

There is an another category of missile like K 15 and shaurya which uses depressed trajectory but uses rocket engine. They are heavy because you have to put a big amount of fuel to counter air drag.

The most technologically advance missile are one that uses Ramjet and scramjet engines. These are special engines which does not carry oxidizer with them. They uses atmospheric air to burn fule and hence they are light in weight. However, they requires booster to achieve a speed where fuel can automatically start burning because rise in temperature because of compression in air. These category is most difficult to make and technology is very hard to master. India leads in this technology far ahead of China and US and competing with Russia for No.1 position. We are preparing for 1500 k.m range hypersonic scramjet powered missile test. Once we are successful, we shall be undisputed no 1 in this technology and category.

Can you just answer yes or no?

Like vs like.

Im a layman.
 
Dis beast of a hypersonic dildo is what Iran's using to bust Shetan-yahu right in de aaass:

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This is da shiitt gents!
Iska kya naam hai?

They also make it dirt cheap.

Was watching a video on the economics of the current missile war.

Each of these missiles is 200,000 USD.

To intercept them, Israel has to launch minimum 3 missiles. Each of them in the 350-600,000 USD range.
 
Please tell their name also. I want to Google. So I won't waste your time.

Agni 1 prime, Agni II, Agni III, Agni IV, Agni V, K4, K5 (Not yet officially tested). More over all our HGS travels at a much faster speed than Iranian missile in midcourse, BM-02, Brahmastra, long range hypersonic anti ship cruise missile etc. Missiles under Project Dhvani are much faster in midcourse compared to Iranian missile you quoted.

is this sufficient?
 
Agni 1 prime, Agni II, Agni III, Agni IV, Agni V, K4, K5 (Not yet officially tested). More over all our HGS travels at a much faster speed than Iranian missile in midcourse, BM-02, Brahmastra, long range hypersonic anti ship cruise missile etc. Missiles under Project Dhvani are much faster in midcourse compared to Iranian missile you quoted.

is this sufficient?
To basically beta baap se aage hai.
 
Iska kya naam hai?

They also make it dirt cheap.

Was watching a video on the economics of the current missile war.

Each of these missiles is 200,000 USD.

To intercept them, Israel has to launch minimum 3 missiles. Each of them in the 350-600,000 USD range.
Fattah-2 (victory)

You gotta give em these lund names doc cuz da proxies are lund.......

Marketing k liye......
 

India’s New Hypersonic Missile 3X Faster Than BrahMos, Boasts Greater Range, Deadlier Precision

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Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid escalating global tensions—marked by the Israel-Iran conflict and growing friction between India and Pakistan with Turkey’s backing—India is ramping up efforts to modernise its defence systems. Building on advancements like the BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash missiles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now preparing to test a next-generation cruise missile under Project Vishnu.


Touted to surpass the capabilities of the BrahMos, the new missile could place India among the select few nations developing hypersonic cruise missile technology.

The Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under this project, is poised to enhance India’s strategic advantage, particularly in countering Pakistan and potentially balancing China’s influence.

How Does It Compare With Brahmos​

The ET-LDHCM, developed entirely using indigenous technology, boasts hypersonic speeds, extended range, and precision strikes—making it significantly more lethal than the existing BrahMos missile.

Equipped with a cutting-edge scramjet engine based on the air-breathing concept, the missile uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion instead of a rotating compressor, enabling much higher speeds than conventional systems.


Related video: BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare (India Today)
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Capable of reaching speeds of Mach-8 (approximately 11,000 kmph), the ET-LDHCM can strike distant targets in a matter of minutes. In comparison, the BrahMos cruise missile travels at Mach-3, or about 3,675 kmph, highlighting the quantum leap in capability.

Outruns BrahMos In Speed, Range And Stealth​

ET-LDHCM is ahead of the current BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range. Initially, the range of BrahMos was 290 km, which was later increased to 400–450 km. In comparison, the range of ET-LDHCM is 1,500 km—making it more than three times as powerful as BrahMos in terms of reach.

ET-LDHCM is capable of carrying a 1,000 to 2,000 kg warhead. This advanced missile can strike targets with both conventional and nuclear warheads. It has also been developed by DRDO in a way that allows it to fly at low altitudes, helping it easily evade radar detection.

Can Strike From Land, Air Or Sea​

Operational flexibility is a key and important feature of ET-LDHCM. It can be launched from anywhere—land, air, or sea—further strengthening India’s strategic and tactical reach.

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. This capability allows it to inflict deep damage by precisely targeting and destroying enemy bases.


With a speed of 11,000 kilometres per hour and a range of 1,500 kilometres, ET-LDHCM becomes an even more formidable weapon.

Performs Even At 2,000°C​

In addition to range and speed, the ability to withstand extreme temperatures is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of any missile or fighter jet.

The ET-LDHCM is designed to perform even under intense thermal conditions. It is reportedly capable of operating normally at temperatures reaching 2000 degrees Celsius.

Until now, only Russia, the United States, and China have developed such technology. A successful test of the ET-LDHCM would place India among this elite group of nations.
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This is going to be the Grand Pa of all missiles built till date. Most advance, most technologically challenging. There doesn't exist anything similar. US is trying this for many years without success. China does not have any such project. Their hypersonic category ends in HGV. Russia has Khinzal and Zircon but its range is almost 1/4th of India's missile. Is ke aane ke baad pure Indian ocean main ek hi bhai hoga India. Undisputed gunda of Indian ocean. Fat ke haath main aa jayegi sabki.
 
So the answer is yes or no?

Mach 13-15?

Hai hamare paas?

@Krishna with Flute missile expert @Lulldapull pai
from guggal AI:

Supersonic and Hypersonic Speeds:
Some ballistic missiles, especially shorter-range ones, travel at supersonic speeds (faster than Mach 1, or about 1,225km/h or 761 miles per hour). Longer-range missiles can achieve hypersonic speeds, exceeding Mach 5 (6,125km/h or 3,806mph).

Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs):
ICBMs, designed for long-range strikes, can reach speeds of up to 7 km/s (4.3 mi/s) during their terminal phase, just before impact. Older ICBMs might impact at less than 1 km/s (0.62 mi/s).
Impact Velocity:
The speed at impact can vary based on factors like missile range, trajectory, and atmospheric conditions, but it is generally very high, making them difficult to intercept.
Factors Affecting Velocity:
Factors like the missile's range, design, and the altitude at which it releases its warhead all influence its impact velocity.

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we have long range ICBMs, including a rumored secret undisclosed one, the Surya (no idea if sacchai or fanboi fiction)
 
@Lulldapull @Krishna with Flute

Gents, I think the current wars (Russia, India, Iran) are teaching us the importance of industrial scale manufacturing and stockpiling and stockpile security and mobility.

Nation's existence depends on it.

Without it, you are nanga.

Bang for buck proven game changer in all 3 theaters

It certainly proved for India do not know about other two.
 
Seems like HGV. Mach 10 is unlikely. Chinese HDV did Mach 5. This one seems unpowered so may be between Mach 5 to Mach 7.
Rok k dikhao!.......ijjrra-heel can't stop it no? with da best of da west no?..... 🤣

Ijjhhrra-heel ko khanddurr bana ra hae Iran.

No mercy now!

Ijjhhrra-heel ko ager Iran ne Hijjrra nahi banaya, I'll quit posting.

Iran hasn't taken out its big guns yet........

There are far bigger missiles and the millions of drones waiting.

They are saving da bulk for da US.......its a waiting game right now.

Iran has defeated Ijjhhrra-heel........almost. And we know da US just got quantity........not quality........cuz wes all seen their quality no? And its lundd!

@Vsdoc
 
Laga do paisa.
IRGC nay 40 saal say paisa luggaya! Chose da bet students and cultivated them and came up wid da wares, where they are totally independent of western military industrial complex today no?

Iran don't need jack shiit from da west.......:p

They got better shiit than them.......any fukkin day.

Shiit dat actually matters.......where you turn their cities into khundurr! by pressing a fukking button........ 🤣
 
IRGC nay 40 saal say paisa luggaya! Chose da bet students and cultivated them and came up wid da wares, where they are totally independent of western military industrial complex today no?

Iran don't need jack shiit from da west.......:p

They got better shiit than them.......any fukkin day.
Hats (my Parsi topi) off to them for putting their money where their mouths were.

I must admit I was a skeptic, when I gave you the nick of Tehran Bob.
 
Rok k dikhao!.......ijjrra-heel can't stop it no? with da best of da west no?..... 🤣

Ijjhhrra-heel ko khanddurr bana ra hae Iran.

No mercy now!

Ijjhhrra-heel ko ager Iran ne Hijjrra nahi banaya, I'll quit posting.

Iran hasn't taken out its big guns yet........

There are far bigger missiles and the millions of drones waiting.

They are saving da bulk for da US.......its a waiting game right now.

Iran has defeated Ijjhhrra-heel........almost. And we know da US just got quantity........not quality........cuz wes all seen their quality no? And its lundd!

@Vsdoc

Very difficult to intercept in terminal phase. Fair chances to intercept it by systems like THAAD, S 500, AD1 and AD2.
 
Very difficult to intercept in terminal phase. Fair chances to intercept it by systems like THAAD, S 500, AD1 and AD2.
You think China can pull this off?



We don't got any confidence on that statement no?

However Iran is pulling off dis feat daily since da last week no?

Can India pull this off against a western backed toady like Ijjhhrra-heel? what is it 3000 km's from yous?

I don't believe yous got the wares to pull this off no?

Iran can do it from 1600kms away........no problem.

@Vsdoc @Sharma Ji

Who da big daddy in da region?

Irans destroyed their stock exchange........very precise targeting no?
 
You think China can pull this off?



We don't got any confidence on that statement no?

However Iran is pulling off dis feat daily since da last week no?

Can India pull this off against a western backed toady like Ijjhhrra-heel? what is it 3000 km's from yous?

I don't believe yous got the wares to pull this off no?

Iran can do it from 1600kms away........no problem.

@Vsdoc @Sharma Ji

Who da big daddy in da region?

Irans destroyed their stock exchange........very precise targeting no?

your link blocked here

ya, they done well so far, the Iranians.. but teeny tiny (((outpost))) still winning.. HVTs ki killing karo, bomb their mil hardware/assets.. f15/16/35 ..refueller tankers..

Iranis so far only managed to girao missiles on random logon ke gharon pe mostly, abhi haspatal pe bhi gira.. by design or revenge for Gaja waali feelings le ke precision strike ? hain ? 🤔
 
Hats (my Parsi topi) off to them for putting their money where their mouths were.

I must admit I was a skeptic, when I gave you the nick of Tehran Bob.
Its not ova yet doc.........these shyster bitches are rolling around at trumps feet to save em now.......lol

but he don't wanna save em no?

Aaaaaaahahahahahahaaaaaaaa......... 🤣

vesay tarriyaan maarna is childish nonsense........Parsi elders counseling restraint.......no need to escalate, where you turn it into an existential drama......

Now that is insanity too......problem is Irani pagal qaum hain......
 
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your link blocked here

ya, they done well so far, the Iranians.. but teeny tiny (((outpost))) still winning.. HVTs ki killing karo, bomb their mil hardware/assets.. f15/16/35 ..refueller tankers..

Iranis so far only managed to girao missiles on random logon ke gharon pe mostly, abhi haspatal pe bhi gira.. by design or revenge for Gaja waali feelings le ke precision strike ? hain ? 🤔

How is it blocked?
 
Stock betting waali baat if we do..

I'm still long Israel and short Iran.. hedge bhi ni karni bet.

Iran are in a world of trouble, bro.. Trump ne 2 carrier groups enroute kar diye hain..

If it gets too bad for Israel, so far they're maintaining full bravado about "hum akele hi kaafi hain" ..

but we all know,

if SHTF,

situation FUBAR ho gai.. Trump ghus jayega, full.. last term hai, his favorability ratings are good as dirt to him now, useless.
 
Stock betting waali baat if we do..

I'm still long Israel and short Iran.. hedge bhi ni karni bet.

Iran are in a world of trouble, bro.. Trump ne 2 carrier groups enroute kar diye hain..

If it gets too bad for Israel, so far they're maintaining full bravado about "hum akele hi kaafi hain" ..

but we all know,

if SHTF,

situation FUBAR ho gai.. Trump ghus jayega, full.. last term hai, his favorability ratings are good as dirt to him now, useless.
He tried dat on Hoosi's no? MOAB and what not?

Just killed some civilians and destroyed some buildings/ warehouses.......

If he tries da same on Iran, then Irans goin fukk up these GCC muzlims in two minutes and petrol/ diesel will be $25/ liter, if you are lucky.

Millions of dalit will quickly die in India........no more eeejy peejy transportation.

The US evacuated Al-Udeid in gutter and now evacuatin Al_Dhafra in UAE out of fear. They know they are extremely vulnerable to an Iranian attack. Maybe Manama is next........5th fleet fukk off time no? or its gone!
 
air force, navy hai nahi.. missile force hai saturatyion attack maarne waali

ghanta better, c'mon sir.. you know it too.

@Vsdoc ji Iranwala remain skeptic

kuchh nahi hua ab tak in Ijrael, these couple dozens killed and houses flattened don't mean much.. propaganda impact hai, buss

Far less a sceptic than I was earlier before the war.

The Iranian's missile and drone game is top grade.

And they doing it from 1500 km away.

And in terms of numbers and days, they on a different planet to the little nukkad fight Pakistan and India just had.
 
air force, navy hai nahi.. missile force hai saturatyion attack maarne waali

ghanta better, c'mon sir.. you know it too.

@Vsdoc ji Iranwala remain skeptic

kuchh nahi hua ab tak in Ijrael, these couple dozens killed and houses flattened don't mean much.. propaganda impact hai, buss
What navy or AF? are you joking? The same navy n AF which couldn't do ghanta on da hoosis?
 
He tried dat on Hoosi's no? MOAB and what not?

Just killed some civilians and destroyed some buildings/ warehouses.......

If he tries da same on Iran, then Irans goin fukk up these GCC muzlims in two minutes and petrol/ diesel will be $25/ liter, if you are lucky.

Millions of dalit will quickly die in India........no more eeejy peejy transportation.

The Usevacuated Al-Udeid in gutter and now evacuatin Al_Dhafra in UAE out of fear. They know they are extremely vulnerable to an Iranian attack. Maybe Manama is next........5th fleet fukk off time no? or its gone!
Symbolic dhamaka, the MOAB

serious sustained ops nahi kare hain till now.

Houthis are star wars type tusken raider log.. ghusey hue hain in their desert rock caves.. very well entrenched, hard to bomb from air, impossible to take out even on land.. taliban hai, with difficulty set to ultra.
 
@Vsdoc

GCC ka ye haal karna parray ga doc.......fukkk them all up these basturds! Sub say pehlay Iraans goin target burj khalifa and fukkin topple it......look how da hypersonic came from up top and grazed the whole side of da bldg:



In sub haramio ko maut k ghaatt utarna parray ga no?.......sub lund choos hain.......all of em!
 

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